ban ivory trade in the EU – factsheet

Global ivory trade is a threat to elephants wherever they are. Trade in ivory, even when it is legal, causes consumer and enforcement confusion, and potentially provides a cover for the laundering of illegal ivory. The European Union is widely considered the third largest destination for illegal wildlife and is a crucial transit hub for ivory trade. IFAW supports clear and strict legislation, with limited exemptions, that would simply make ivory trade illegal, along with vigorous penalties to deter consumer demand for ivory.